Editorial Project Coordinator

3 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Persona Staff Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Editorial Project Coordinator to join our team at Persona Staff.

About the Role

This is a full-time position responsible for coordinating editorial projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in editorial work and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a portfolio of journal titles, ensuring that they run on optimized workflows and meet department publication metrics.
  • Maintain article and issue schedules, metadata, and page budgets, and uphold quality standards throughout the publication process.
  • Complete production checks by assessing the production quality of incoming manuscripts; ensure that all relevant files are received and that they follow established guidelines.
  • Review copyedited materials to ensure that they follow the Publishers' style guidelines and ensure that the author's corrections have been properly implemented.
  • Offer constructive support and guidance to assigned vendor project managers.
  • Provide excellent customer service for assigned Editors-in-Chief, authors, internal departments, and external vendors and customers.
  • Assist and lead department projects as required.
Desired Attributes
  • A mindset of continuous improvement, embracing innovation and new ways of working.
  • A passion for the academic publishing landscape and a willingness to actively participate in projects that support the company's mission.
  • Excellent analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in any field.
  • 2-4 years of relevant editorial/publishing experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the English language and an interest in scholarly publishing.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Familiarity with HTML, XML, and ePUB.
  • Strong English skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Attention to detail and critical thinking.
  • Being well-organized and able to manage short deadlines.
Salary

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $65,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience.



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